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List of Melbourne railway stations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (764 words) |
 | The Sunbury greater metropolitan line is a continuations of the Sydenham line. |
 | The Bendigo regional line is a continuation of the Sunbury line. |
 | These lines are operated part-time (full-time in the case of Puffing Billy) by independent railway preservation groups, and are not covered by Metcard ticketing. |
| Walkabout - Bendigo (4221 words) |
 | Today Bendigo is a charming and elegant rural centre with an economy which is driven by a mixture of tourism, industry and servicing the surrounding agricultural district. |
 | The Bendigo Easter Fair, operating since 1871 and climaxing with a famous parade featuring historic Chinese processional dragons, is a popular annual event, as is the NEC Bendigo Cup in November. |
 | Bendigo Heritage Tours, at 76 Violet St, conduct tours of the Central Deborah Goldmine and they also operate the 'Talking' Trams which operate regularly from the terminus at the Central Deborah Goldmine through the heart of Bendigo to the Chinese Joss House, 8 km away. |